Cobweb Hens and Chicks
4.5 out of 5 (14 experiences)
Survivor
Easy to propagate
Also known as
Cobweb Houseleek and Plum Parfait
Taxonomy
Sempervivum arachnoideum
Sempervivum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Cobweb Hens and Chicks
How often to water your Cobweb Hens and Chicks
every 12
Cobweb Hens and Chicks needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Cobweb Hens and Chicks in your home
a window
Cobweb Hens and Chicks love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cobweb Hens and Chicks does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cobweb Hens and Chicks in your home š”.
How to fertilize Cobweb Hens and Chicks
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cobweb Hens and Chicks after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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How do I measure liquid fertilizer in mg? Even my scale doesnāt go that small. Got any advice ? #Sempervivum
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Look at my little friendššø Printed, painted and planted todayš (Plant transferred from my test-bulbasauršø) #happyplants #3dprint #diyplanter #pokemonandplants #adhdplantlovers #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #hensandchicks #whatthesuccwednesday #succulentsquad #coolpotmondays
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I've had my cobweb hen & chick's for a month and the cobweb inthe center is gone. Is this normal or does it need something I'm not providing? #Sempervivum
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Babies? :) #Sempervivum
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Anyone 3D-prints their pots? I just got myself a 3D-printerš And guess what I am using it for? Just look at this guyš My first printššŖ“ #hensandchicks #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #3dprint #whatthesuccwednesday #succulentsquad #pokemonandplants #diyplanter Anyone got a hastag for 3D-printed or creative homemade pots?š
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I just bought this guy today and I'm not too sure how to care for it, does it need to be in a specific pot or repotted immediately? #Sempervivum #Newplantparent #Succulents
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LOOK AT HER GO! A BABY BRANCHING OFF AND EVERYTHING!š¤
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This is Widow! My Estoniaās Cobweb! Sheās gorgeous and I canāt wait to watch her grow!
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It's the little things in life. ššš
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New pot
Care Summary for Cobweb Hens and Chicks
Cobweb Hens and Chicks
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 8
Easy to propagate 4
Fast grower 4
Browns easily 1
Blooms easily 1